Pine wilt disease (PWD) is one of the most destructive diseases in trees of the genus Pinus
and is responsible for environmental and economic losses around the world. The only …

This chapter discusses the global impact of phytonematodes on crop production and
presents a recent assessment of crop losses caused by these tiny creatures. The habitat …

This article summarizes the results of the research papers presented at the International
Symposium on pine wilt disease (IUFRO Working Party Meeting 4.04. 03) held in July 2009 …

The potential phytosanitary importance of all named plant‐parasitic nematode species was
determined by evaluating available information on species characteristics, association with …

Pine wilt disease (PWD) is a devastating forest disease present worldwide. In this study we
analyzed the effects of the invasion of the pinewood nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus …

Mutualistic and beneficial relationships between nematodes and bacteria are highly present
in nature, mostly occurring because of nutritional dependence and pathogen protection, and …

Pine wilt disease is the most devastating pine disease caused by Bursaphelenchus
xylophilus. Bursaphelenchus mucronatus is morphologically similar to B. xylophilus and …

Pine wilt disease (PWD) results from the interaction of three elements: the pathogenic
nematode, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus; the insect-vector, Monochamus sp.; and the host …

Background Fungi are an attractive source of nutrients for predators. As part of their defense,
some fungi are able to induce the production of anti-predator protein toxins in response to …

Pine wilt disease (PWD) is native to North America and has spread to Asia and Europe.
Lately, mutualistic relationship has been suggested between the pinewood nematode …